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Hertford County Schools welcomed 2,274 students in 2023-24 school year

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Jesse J. Pratt, Superintendent Hertford County Schools | hertford.k12.nc.us

Jesse J. Pratt, Superintendent Hertford County Schools | hertford.k12.nc.us

There were 2,274 students enrolled in Hertford County Schools in the 2023-24 school year, 2.3% less than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Hertford County Schools roughly covers seven schools within Hertford County and has a main office in Winton.

Among the seven schools in Hertford County Schools, Bearfield Primary School recorded the highest enrollment of 509 students in the 2023-24 school year.

Despite boasting a favorable teacher-student ratio of 1:15, surpassing the national average, North Carolina's public schools face a significant funding gap. The state's per-student expenditure of $10,519 falls considerably short of the national average of $14,295.

North Carolina's public schools faced a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.

North Carolina's public schools are facing a significant funding gap, with a per-student expenditure of $10,519 — well below the national average of $14,295.

This financial strain is further compounded by a significant challenge in staffing with a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.

Enrollment in Hertford County Schools Over 10 Years

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Enrollment in Hertford County Schools During 2023-24 School Year
SchoolTotal Enrollment
Bearfield Primary School509
Hertford County High School489
Hertford County Middle School488
Riverview Elementary School321
Ahoskie Elementary School211
Hertford County Early College184
C. S. Brown High School72

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